The Bad and the Beautiful

The Bad and the Beautiful

1952 | 1h 58m | Drama, Romance | TV-PG

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Brief Synopsis

Desperate for a hit, Hollywood producer Jonathan Shields arranges a meeting with a top star, screenwriter and director — all of whom despise him. Will Shields' money and charm be enough to overcome his past transgressions and get his new movie made?

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Cast and Crew

DIRECTOR

Vincente Minnelli

CAST

Lana Turner

Kirk Douglas

Walter Pidgeon

Dick Powell

Barry Sullivan

Gloria Grahame

Gilbert Roland

Leo G. Carroll

Vanessa Brown

Paul Stewart

Sammy White

Elaine Stewart

Ivan Triesault

PRODUCERS

John Houseman

WRITERS

Charles Schnee

George Bradshaw

Host Intros

01:36
Michael Phillips Intro -- The Bad And The Beautiful (1952)
Intro Aired: Sep 2016
Guest host Michael Phillips introduces The Bad And The Beautiful, 1952.
01:45
Ben Mankiewicz Intro -- The Bad And The Beautiful (1952)
Intro Aired: Jul 2016
Ben Mankiewicz introduces The Bad And The Beautiful, 1952.

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